Divine Ikubor professionally known as Rema, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter from Benin City Edo State.
According to our expert analysis, Rema’s net worth is estimated to be over $4 Million (3.5 Billion Naira) in 2024, which experienced exponential growth from 2022 to 2023 due to his rise to international stardom.
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Real Name | Divine Ikubor |
| Stage Name | Rema |
| Date of Birth | 1 May 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Benin City, Edo State |
| State of Origin | Edo |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
| Age | 23 Years |
| Height | 5’9 |
| Weight | 41 Kg |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Record Label | Jonzing World, Mavins Records |
| Related Acts | Ayra Starr, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Shallipopi, Asake. |
| Social Media | Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok. |
Biography
Rema was born on May 1, 2000, in the ancient city of Benin in Edo State.
His love for music started at a young age when he started rapping and singing.
Raised by his mom in Edo, he began singing in churches and even formed a rap group called RNA with his friend, Alpha P before he was discovered by D’Prince.
Education
Rema attained his primary and secondary education at Ighile Group of Schools in Edo State.
He blew up not too long after completing his secondary school so he didn’t have the time to further his education just yet.
However, in January 2022, the singer announced that he had gained admission to the prestigious University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State.
Family
Rema was born into a devout Christian family in Edo State.
He was raised by his father Justice Ikubor and his mother Mrs Ikubor in a small neighborhood in Benin City.
The singer was raised alongside his 3 siblings, which consisted of his 2 sisters and brother.
Unfortunately, he lost his dad in 2008 and not long after, his brother passed away too.
The death of his father and his brother affected his family significantly and they had to move to Ghana for a while to fend for themselves.
Rema’s mother took up the financial responsibility of taking care of her family.
Not long after returning from Ghana, he worked to earn some money and bought his mum a Lexus RX 350 in 2017.
Music Career
Rema’s music career took off in 2018, after he posted a freestyle on his Instagram page, using D’Prince’s song “Gucci Gang ” as a backing track.
The post caught the attention of D’Prince, who was so impressed that he invited him to Lagos and offered him a record deal.
Rema signed a record deal with D’Prince’s Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records owned by Don Jazzy.
In 2019, Rema released his first hit song ‘Dumebi‘, which topped the charts at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria.
Shortly after, his song ‘Iron Man‘, which was featured in one of his EPs, gained further recognition after it was included in Barack Obama’s 2019 summer playlist.
His biggest song yet, ‘Calm Down‘ ft Selena Gomez, has amassed over 1 Billion streams on Spotify alone.
In 2022, Rema dropped his debut studio album, ‘Rave and Roses‘, which included 16 tracks and collaborations with 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and Yseult.
The album went on to chart 10 songs on the Billboard US Afrobeats Chart in its debut week.
International Recognition
The Afrobeat singer has made quite a name for himself internationally.
His song ‘Calm Down‘ remix recently went 3x platinum in the US, increasing his fame and popularity.
His Ravage Uprising Show shut down the internet when it filled the O2 Arena in London to capacity.
The show was also broadcast live on YouTube, attracting over 38,000 viewers who tuned in to catch the action.
Record Label
Rema is currently signed to Jonzing World and Mavin Records, two prominent Nigerian record labels.
Sean Okeke, also known as Super Sean is Rema’s manager.
Achievements/Awards
Rema has gained significant recognition for his work in the music industry, both locally and internationally.
Rema has won 4 headies awards and stands as one of the most talented singers in Nigeria as of now.
Below is a breakdown of all the awards he has won:
- 2019 Headies Next Rated Awards
- 2019 City People Music Awards: Revelation of the Year
- 2020 The Future Awards Africa Music
- 2022 Soundcity MVP Awards: Digital Artist of the Year
- 2022 Headies Awards: Best Male Artist
- 2022 Headies Awards: African Artist of the Year
- 2022 Headies Awards: Digital Artist of the Year
- 2023 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Afrobeats Song
- 2023 AFRIMMA Crossing Boundaries with Music Awards
- 2023 AFRIMMA Artist of the Year
- 2023 Trace Awards Song Of the Year
- 2023 Trace Awards Best Global African Artist
- 2023 Trace Awards Best Male Artist
Personal Life
Rema’s fame has not affected his private nature offstage.
He is seldom seen at events and prefers to keep his personal life away from the spotlight.
He maintains a somewhat mysterious online presence, opting out of the usual celebrity lifestyle.
Sources of Income
1. Brand Endorsements
Rema has established himself as a prominent brand ambassador for a range of brands.
He has secured partnerships with numerous companies, such as Pepsi and Infinix.
2. Features
Throughout his career, the hitmaker has had the privilege of collaborating with numerous Nigerian and international artists.
This has led to an exceptional increase in his music sales, streaming numbers, and overall net worth.
3. Live Shows
Rema also makes a lot of money from his live shows.
He charges a minimum of $50,000 for international shows and up to 10 million naira for concerts within the country.
4. Streams
The majority of his income is derived from music royalties and sales of his albums and streams.
As of December 2023, Rema attained a combined total of over 4 billion streams on Spotify and YouTube alone.
His hit song ”Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez is currently the most streamed song on YouTube by any African musician with over 700 Million views and counting.
House and Cars
He has invested his hard-earned money in acquiring multiple cars, houses, and other properties across Nigeria over the years.
Among his impressive fleet are a Lexus GX 460 SUV, a sleek convertible BMW, as well as a Lexus RX 350 that he generously gifted to his mother.
Below is a list of all Rema’s Cars and their worth:
- Lexus GX 460 SUV worth 30,000,000 Naira
- A convertible BMW
- Lexus RX 350 worth over 5 million naira
Age
Rema is 22 years old, he was born on the 1st of May, 2000.
Wife
Our research confirms that Rema is not Married or has a girlfriend yet.
He has been rumored to be dating the likes of Ayra Starr, Diana Eneje, Justine Skye, Tyla, and Nimmiee.
However, the rumors lack substantial proof.
